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DH and I are trying to plan a different type of vacation this year. We usually fly to vacation location, spend 2wks, and then fly back.

This year, he wants to take a roadtrip somewhere. (I'm game) The kids want to go to Orlando. So to combine both of those wants, I was thinking of planning a roadtrip from DC to Orlando, going down the SE side of the US.

Ideas on where to go and what to see on the way to Orlando? Favorite beach? Favorite fun family activity? Favorite museum? Historical location? (we love history)

If you'll be near there, spending some time in the Jamestown/Williamsburg/Yorktown, Virginia historical area is fun! Williamsburg has shops and tours, Jamestown has a couple of museums (one traditional and some exhibits outside). I didn't go to Yorktown while I was there, because my aunt and uncle took me to Busch Gardens instead (which is also fun).

Well its pretty obligatory IMO to stop at South of the Border (www.thesouthoftheborder.com). Its cheesy and its a quick stop, but its still whats done when driving down the east coast to Florida!

I would also recommend, on your way back home buying one of those little lemon tree seedlings at a gas station. Sounds ridiculous I know, but honestly its fun to have home grown lemons (I had two last year in my living room) and the lemon blossoms smell so nice!

Well its pretty obligatory IMO to stop at South of the Border (www.thesouthoftheborder.com). Its cheesy and its a quick stop, but its still whats done when driving down the east coast to Florida!

I would also recommend, on your way back home buying one of those little lemon tree seedlings at a gas station. Sounds ridiculous I know, but honestly its fun to have home grown lemons (I had two last year in my living room) and the lemon blossoms smell so nice!

I am a hold-out. I've driven the I-95 corridor more times than I can count and have yet to stop by SoTB. Those Pedro signs are annoying!

Well its pretty obligatory IMO to stop at South of the Border (www.thesouthoftheborder.com). Its cheesy and its a quick stop, but its still whats done when driving down the east coast to Florida!

I would also recommend, on your way back home buying one of those little lemon tree seedlings at a gas station. Sounds ridiculous I know, but honestly its fun to have home grown lemons (I had two last year in my living room) and the lemon blossoms smell so nice!

I am a hold-out. I've driven the I-95 corridor more times than I can count and have yet to stop by SoTB. Those Pedro signs are annoying!

I've also not been to SoTB. I live in Charleston, SC, so it's only about 2.5 hours away, not to mention I drove right past every time I made the trip from Northern Virginia to Charleston when I was living in NoVa and in a long-distance-relationship with DF here in Charleston.

And I have to plug Charleston for a stop. We have Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie, both of which are of course very steeped in history. I actually recently created a long list of various things to see/do in this area because my family will be coming for a week later this summer, and I'm happy to share it with anyone that wants it.

SOTB, yeah the signs are annoying but kind of funny. Each one is different. My DH and I stopped there during our kids' Spring Break 1981(they stayed with my Mom and Dad). DH and I went up in one of the towers, and when taking a picture, if ya stand in the right spot, it looks like you are wearing one of the giant sombreros

Charleston, SC. Downtown. Battery Park? I forget what it's called. Take the touristy carriage ride (historical informative) and walk through the old houses to peek into the gardens. Awesome!

SOTB...you won't miss anything if you don't stop.

You'll love the Smithsonian...whatever bits you want to see. The monuments/memorials are a must; Washington (you need reservations if they've opened it up yet), Lincoln, Thomas Jefferson,Vietnam War, Korean War, WWII. You get the picture.

Williamsburg/Jamestown are awesome.

Oh yeah, when you go across Lake Moultrie, look for "the hundred mile fish". It's a billboard with a fish on it that is 100 miles from the border. They have one going either direction. Okay, it's a stupid little landmark that's kindof a family joke.

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SOTB, yeah the signs are annoying but kind of funny. Each one is different. My DH and I stopped there during our kids' Spring Break 1981(they stayed with my Mom and Dad). DH and I went up in one of the towers, and when taking a picture, if ya stand in the right spot, it looks like you are wearing one of the giant sombreros

Savannah is amazing! Parking is a big issue. I tend to park in the visitors center parking lot and walk from there. Wear comfy shoes! :-) And don't go near it on St. Patrick's Day. Way too many people.

I love St. Augustine! Also, there's a lighthouse museum on St. Simon's Island. I detoured there once coming from Sarasota up to DC. It's a pretty unique place. And then of course there are the wild ponies and other wildlife on Chincoteague and Assoteague. I'm not sure how much of a detour this is.

Well its pretty obligatory IMO to stop at South of the Border (www.thesouthoftheborder.com). Its cheesy and its a quick stop, but its still whats done when driving down the east coast to Florida!

I would also recommend, on your way back home buying one of those little lemon tree seedlings at a gas station. Sounds ridiculous I know, but honestly its fun to have home grown lemons (I had two last year in my living room) and the lemon blossoms smell so nice!

I am a hold-out. I've driven the I-95 corridor more times than I can count and have yet to stop by SoTB. Those Pedro signs are annoying!

I've also not been to SoTB. I live in Charleston, SC, so it's only about 2.5 hours away, not to mention I drove right past every time I made the trip from Northern Virginia to Charleston when I was living in NoVa and in a long-distance-relationship with DF here in Charleston.

And I have to plug Charleston for a stop. We have Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie, both of which are of course very steeped in history. I actually recently created a long list of various things to see/do in this area because my family will be coming for a week later this summer, and I'm happy to share it with anyone that wants it.

Hey, neighbor! I'm a Charleston gal too!

And Norinna is right. Charleston is such a beautiful place with historic houses and gardens. I recently visited the tea plantation and found it to be fun and fascinating! It's the only tea plantation in the US. They provide the tea for Firefly Vodka---which just happens to be made a couple of miles from the plantation (another fun place to visit. $6 gets you into the tasting room )

And since you said you love history, well, Charleston is where the civil war began. It's a history buff's dream!

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Charleston, SC. Downtown. Battery Park? I forget what it's called. Take the touristy carriage ride (historical informative) and walk through the old houses to peek into the gardens. Awesome!

SOTB...you won't miss anything if you don't stop.

You'll love the Smithsonian...whatever bits you want to see. The monuments/memorials are a must; Washington (you need reservations if they've opened it up yet), Lincoln, Thomas Jefferson,Vietnam War, Korean War, WWII. You get the picture.

Williamsburg/Jamestown are awesome.

Oh yeah, when you go across Lake Moultrie, look for "the hundred mile fish". It's a billboard with a fish on it that is 100 miles from the border. They have one going either direction. Okay, it's a stupid little landmark that's kindof a family joke.

Locally we call it The Battery but it's officially Whitepoint Gardens.

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What have you got? Is it food? Is it for me? I want it whatever it is!